Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1887-02-03

her by his mother and sister. He ap-
preached the subject under the most
favorably circumstances the moon
light did not betray his confusion, aud
his encircli NC arm held her close to his
heart that he had no fear Of not secur-
ing attention if argument or eXplana-
tiOn became necessary.
Il am so glad, NoLa, that you are
going with Cecile. | am sure it will
do you good.' And then he stopped
and kissed her for emphasis.
Il 90 to please you, Philip. | am
quite well, thank you
'Oh, but don't mean about your
health, Mona, you little witch F! VITO
! could have such bright eyes and red
lips and not be quite well =? l mean
about dress and department and those
kind of things
There was an ominous silence, and
then low, grieyed voice
Il don't think | understand you,
( Philip
No, dear and upon the whole am
glad you never understood so far. You
! see, when we are married and live III
the city, we must dress and behave as
city people do. Cecile will show you
all about it, darling, SO don't trouble
your pretty little head
L thought YOU liked me just as I am,
Philip. What is wrong in the city that
is proper and pretty IN the country,
will you tell me -
Certainly, Mona. Your loose, flow
ing hair and short dresses, and your
frank, familiar ways, all so perfectly
charming just here, would occasion re-
mark and unpleasant criticism in the
city. l want my little girl to be as
fashionable and as stylish as-as well,
as Jesse Mabin.'
'Ah She is your ideal is she p
Much more to the same purpose,
mingled with kisses and compliments,
but nothing in it deceived the wounded
woman'S heart. For Mona, though
hot fashionable woman, was true
woman, nevertheless, and understood
not only what had been said, but also
all that had been left to be inferred.
1t was not possible for him to leave
his business entirely, but it had been
arranged that once a month he was TO
pay few days. visit to the springs, and
in the intervals be refreshed and COM
forted by regular and plentiful supplies
Of letters.
The supply was pretty fair the Grst
week. but fell off gradually afterward,
until several days passed without any
token Of Nona'5 faith and mCmoiy.
Still, he did bot feel much troubled.
He thought that lie quite understood
Noua's reasons, and at any rate he re-
lied with implicit confidence on the ef-
:ect which Philip Hayes in his own
proper person, could not fail TO make.
The confidence did not agree with
events. He arrived at the springs and
found Mona out driving with Jack
Christie-a young man whom lie partic-
ularly disliked for his pretentious man
ner. He Was on the piazza when they
returned, and lie was certain Mona
saw him, though she kept her eyes on
Jacks face, and pretended the greatest
interest in his foolish conversation
for Of two things Philip was certain
first, that her interest WAS pretended,
and second. that Jacks conversation
was foolish.
Then he, unaccourtably, and, as lie
very well knew, unfeasonahly, chilled
by the greeting Of the splcndidly-dreSs-
ed Mona. who calmly and rochalantly
extel dtd the tips Of her gloved fingers
to him, drawing ont the while a pretty
little assurance Of being so glad to see
Mr.. Hayes with the information that
Cccila has been expecting him since The
early morning train.
'Cecile = he said reproachfully, Ard
you too Mona p
oh, no, Mr.. Hayes. 1t is too eX-
haustirg to expect anything. One at
a time is sufficient
Philip was shocked and sileuced for a
iinoa For one distrpssinor half LOur he